Manufacturing Factory – English vocabulary
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53 English words with meanings: factory, production, machine, operator, assembly line… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…
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- factory /'fæk.tər.i/ (noun) — a place where things are made
Example:She works in a car factory.
Synonyms: plant, mill, workshop - production /prə'dʌk.ʃən/ (noun) — the making of goods; the amount made
Example:The production increased this month.
Synonyms: manufacture, output, fabrication - machine /mə'ʃi:n/ (noun) — machines and equipment
Example:This machine cuts metal sheets.
Synonyms: device, equipment, apparatus - operator /'ɒp.ə.reɪ.tər/ (noun) — a person who runs a machine
Example:The operator checks the machine daily.
Synonyms: technician, worker, machinist - assembly line /ə'sem.bli laɪn/ (noun) — a line where products are put together
Example:The cars are made on an assembly line.
Synonyms: production line, processing line - factory worker /'fæk.tər.i 'wɜ:.kər/ (noun) — a person who works in a factory
Example:Factory workers must wear uniforms.
Synonyms: laborer, employee, staff - engineer /,en.dʒɪ'nɪər/ (noun) — a person who designs or fixes things
Example:The engineer designed the new conveyor system.
Synonyms: technologist, designer, planner - supervisor /'su:.pə.vaɪ.zər/ (noun) — a person who watches and manages workers
Example:The supervisor checks worker performance.
Synonyms: manager, foreman, overseer - safety /'seɪf.ti/ (noun) — being free from danger
Example:Safety rules must always be followed.
Synonyms: security, protection, well-being - maintenance /'meɪn.tən.əns/ (noun) — keeping machines working well
Example:Regular maintenance prevents breakdowns.
Synonyms: repair, upkeep, service - schedule /'ʃed.ju:l/ (noun) — a plan for when things happen
Example:The production schedule is very tight.
Synonyms: timetable, plan, agenda - raw material /rɔ: mə'tɪə.ri.əl/ (noun) — basic materials used to make products
Example:Steel is a raw material for car manufacturing.
Synonyms: resource, ingredient, input - product /'prɒd.ʌkt/ (noun) — something that is made or sold
Example:This factory makes electronic products.
Synonyms: item, good, merchandise - quality /'kwɒl.ɪ.ti/ (noun) — how good something is
Example:Quality control is very strict here.
Synonyms: standard, grade, excellence - inspection /ɪn'spek.ʃən/ (noun) — checking something carefully
Example:Machines require regular inspection.
Synonyms: examination, check, review - warehouse /'weə.haʊs/ (noun) — a place where goods are stored
Example:The warehouse stores finished goods.
Synonyms: storage, depot, storehouse - inventory /'ɪn.vən.tər.i/ (noun) — goods that are stored and ready to use or sell
Example:We need to count the inventory today.
Synonyms: stock, supply, goods - tool /tu:l/ (noun) — things used to do a job
Example:Each worker has his own tools.
Synonyms: instrument, implement, device - equipment /ɪ'kwɪp.mənt/ (noun) — machines or large tools
Example:Protective equipment is necessary at work.
Synonyms: apparatus, gear, machinery - material /mə'tɪə.ri.əl/ (noun) — things used to make something
Example:Wood is a common building material.
Synonyms: substance, component, matter - process /'prəʊ.ses/ (noun) — a set of steps to do something
Example:The process includes cutting and welding.
Synonyms: procedure, operation, method - shift /ʃɪft/ (noun) — a set period of working time
Example:I work the night shift.
Synonyms: work period, rotation, schedule - output /'aʊt.pʊt/ (noun) — the amount produced
Example:The output has increased this week.
Synonyms: yield, production, productivity - input /'ɪn.pʊt/ (noun) — things put into a process
Example:We need more input materials.
Synonyms: resource, material, supply - design /dɪ'zaɪn/ (noun) — a plan for how something will be made
Example:The design was approved by the manager.
Synonyms: plan, layout, pattern - assembly /ə'sem.bli/ (noun) — putting parts together
Example:The assembly process takes two hours.
Synonyms: construction, putting together - automation /,ɔ:.tə'meɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — using machines to do work
Example:Automation reduces manual labor.
Synonyms: robotization, computerization, mechanization - robot /'rəʊ.bɒt/ (noun) — a machine that does work
Example:A robot packs the boxes.
Synonyms: machine, automaton - conveyor belt /kən'veɪ.ə ,belt/ (noun) — a moving belt that carries items
Example:Bottles move along the conveyor belt.
Synonyms: belt line, transfer belt - packaging /'pæk.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/ (noun) — the materials used to wrap and protect products
Example:Packaging protects the products.
Synonyms: wrapping, packing
…and 23 more words in this set.
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